OUT and ABOUT with Seeker Chick Mai-Liis: Visiting the “A Paws for the Claws” Educational Fundraiser and Vendors Market in Cornwall Square.

Yesterday I was informed of an event taking place at the Cornwall Square, a fundraiser for animal rescues, so I went over to check it out. This great informative event is on again today, so if you’re looking for something to do, head over to the Cornwall Square from 11am to 4am to check it out. Maybe you will even come home with a Fur Baby if you are interested in adopting!

The event organizer, Laurie St. Pierre, Administrator of Cornwall Square, was the first person I met. She told me that she put this event together, in the Marketplace on the first floor, to draw some attention to Animal Rescues in the area as well as some wonderful vendors, many of who were selling articles relating to pets. It is also a way to bring people into the Shopping Mall which is now locally owned so I’m sure you will be seeing a lot more community connections made here from now on.

In front of Laurie were baskets of goodies, some donated by the vendors and some by the stores in Cornwall Square. Come and purchase a ticket for a chance to win one of these with proceeds going to the animal rescues present.

Inside the MarketPlace, there was plenty of activity especially around the animal adoption areas.

Making my way around, I visited with:

CATTRAP, Lending out traps and carriers. For more info contact Mary Jane (seen in photo above) at 613-362-8059 and check out the art at her booth. $5 a painting with proceeds going to help with the organization.

Heirlooms To Homesteads with Samantha Ezard, showing off her Handmade Crafts which can be custom designed. Located in St. Andrews West you can follow her on Facebook or email her at: [email protected]

Clae & Canvas by Amber-lin was the next booth – www.claeandcanvas.com plus follow them on Instagram and Facebook @claeandcanvas

Sheryl’s Designs was where I met Sheryl busy crocheting and showcasing her many beautiful handmade pieces. For more info check out www.facebook.com/sherylsdesignsandmore/

Next was “It’s a Nerd Thang” a booth full of crocheted and knitted items with many popular characters like the Baby Mandalorian that you see here. Check them out at fb.me/itsanerdthang

Soap Ladz were hard not to notice with their very colourful booth full of beautifully handcrafted scented items. Check them out at www.soapladz.ca

Second Life Cat Rescue with Tiffany Sarault was next. A nonprofit rescue providing shelter, medical care and love to cats in search of their fur-ever homes. Check them out on Facebook or email [email protected]

The ladies dressed in purple, PawPortunity Rescue, were next. A non-profit rescue committed to making a difference as every fur baby deserves the opportunity of a furever home! Check them out on Facebook and Instagram, email: [email protected] or call: 613-936-4237

Calico House Cat Rescue had their “Hissing Booth” set up. What is that? Well you will just have to visit them to find out… Calico House Cat Rescue is located in Cornwall, Ontario and aims to rescue, foster, and support TNR endeavors to save the lives of cats. Visit them on Facebook and as their post says – they are always open and can be reached by email at: [email protected]

Sharon Lavoie had a huge assortment of crocheted articles and told me that last year she made many blankets which she donated to Maison Baldwin House.

In the second room I found Trudy Young with a large assortment of colourful Tupperware items. You can order online at: my.tupperware.ca/trudyyoung

Cats and Cakes of New Eden had many items on display – www.newedenvegan.com/street-cats or visit them on Facebook.com/catcakesmontreal

The cutest dog met me at the next booth, accompanied by her human of course!!! Kelly’s Kitchen had a table full of homemade human and doggy treats. Check out the goodies at www.facebook.com/kellysk9kreations1/

Next we had a booth of clothing items and beside that was Roy and Cher’s Rescue Farm, (photo below) assisting animals rescued from abuse, neglect and abandonment throughout Eastern Ontario and Southern Quebec. The ladies had pets to adopt and you can get more info at www.royandcher.org

So come and check out these wonderful organizations and vendors at Cornwall Square from 11am to 4pm, today (Sunday, February 13th) and maybe pick up a Valentine’s Pressie for your fur baby (or human) at the same time!

Sorry the 2 plants at Roy and Cher’s booth were already adopted/purchased by me with one gifted to my mother but there are plenty more pressies to choose from at these wonderful vendors’ booths and as I mentioned, if you are looking for a pet to adopt, you may be able to bring home a Fur Baby and give it a Fur-ever home!!!! The show is on from 11am to 4pm today…

Wishing you all a “Happy Valentine’s Day” tomorrow!